Slimriddim Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Hello there, Just a quick intro from a tinnitus ridden old'n... (48 with the ears of a 90yr old) Been playing since 1986, mostly covers stuff of all genres in pubs and clubs across the South of the U.K. Didn't wear ear protection in the early days, so now struggling with the hearing, particularly my "snare drum" side, left ear...... but giving up playing is absolutely out of the question. Current basses are: A well used '76' Fender Jazz Wilkes MM copy Two Signature Jazz bass copies (one fretless) '96' Warwick F.N.A Corvette '03' Warwick Thumb "Bleach Blonde" ltd Squire Precision 5 string (jazz pups) OLP 5 string Leduc Logabass by Sanox 5 string Ibanez EWB20WNE 5 string Amps n stuff: Early 90's Hartke HA3500 mosfet Ernie Ball HD500 head Trace Elliot AH500 90's tank Mesa Boogie 2x15 cab Just realised how many basses I have hidden from my wife!....Oooops! Cheers for now, Kev. Quote
BassTractor Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Hey Kev, Welcome! So you're old enough to settle down then, and talk some sh*te with our bunch? Great career move. I hope you'll thrive here. Loved your list of basses. Didn't like your list of amps n stuff, but that's only coz I'm a noob and don't know them. The thing in your avatar would be the Leduc? Looks like it has character. So you've hidden 10 basses from the wife then? OR? Anyway, Enjoy! best, bert Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Welcome from another old plonker. Hiding your basses from the wife..? You will do well here... [/size] Quote
Leen2112 Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Welcome Kev, You've come to the right place. My excuse is 'no dear, I'm just looking after those for a mate who's doing time' she now thinks I'm part of some crime syndicate! Cheers Leen Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1359383786' post='1953854'] ...she now thinks I'm part of some crime syndicate! [/quote] You are 'Big L' and I claim my five pounds. Or I'll have my thumbs back - either is good. Edited January 28, 2013 by discreet Quote
Leen2112 Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359402354' post='1954285'] I'll have my thumbs back - either is good. [/quote] I'll have yer knees before you get those thumbs! Quote
discreet Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 [quote name='Leen2112' timestamp='1359407098' post='1954383'] I'll have yer knees before you get those thumbs! [/quote] But how then shall I kneel before thee..?? Quote
ellie Posted January 28, 2013 Posted January 28, 2013 Hi Kev Join the tinnitus brigade! Oh how we suffer for our art lol! Ear protection was rubbish years ago, & most of us never thought about it did we! [i] I don't know, all you lot hiding guitars from the wife..... Never had that problem with the old man![/i] Quote
MiltyG565 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Ah don't worry buddy, we'll pop that basschat cherry for you! Welcome to the tinnitus team! I've suffered from it for as long as i can remember, and just thought it was normal and everyone had it... oops. I have found a cure for the annoying ringing noise though- just make sure you are always listening to something loud enough to drown out the ringing Welcome, and enjoy! You might have noticed by now, but we tend not to take ourselves too seriously. Quote
MiltyG565 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='Slimriddim' timestamp='1359367874' post='1953492'] Just realised how many basses I have hidden from my wife!....Oooops! [/quote] hahahaha!.... HAHAHAHA!... HA! HA! HA! Ah jesus christ, you married folk.... haha! Quote
discreet Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1359438540' post='1954700'] Ah jesus christ, you married folk.... haha! [/quote] Ah Jesus Christ, you sad loners... haha! Quote
MiltyG565 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359444514' post='1954731'] Ah Jesus Christ, you sad loners... haha! [/quote] I'm not alone, i have my cats! Quote
discreet Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1359444582' post='1954732'] I'm not alone, i have my cats! [/quote] [size=4] Don't you [i]ever [/i]sleep?[/size] Quote
MiltyG565 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359444682' post='1954733'] Don't you [i]ever [/i]sleep? [/quote] eh, no, i do... this is the MiltyBot 3000. Quote
yepmop Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Welcome from another old fart from the deep south. Quote
steve-bbb Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1359445735' post='1954747'] Welcome from another old fart from the deep south. [/quote] haha very clever word play there the advantage of being really old though is that you eventually reach a point where you dont give a monkeys about hiding all the basses any more Quote
discreet Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359447561' post='1954764'] ...you eventually reach a point where you don't give a monkeys about hiding all the basses any more [/quote] Usually because she left you years ago. Quote
ubassman Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 I am just trying to figure out how I am going to get another two double basses into the house without 'her indoors' noticing ( just bought a Boosey and Hawkes Excelsior and another beautiful 1950s lammi to do up ) ...I think I am stuffed! Welcome @Slimriddim - any tips? Quote
BassTractor Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1359496728' post='1955841'] how I am going to get another two double basses into the house without 'her indoors' noticing [/quote] Simply make the basses invisible! That's done by objects being held in front of them as it were, between her eyes and the basses. A good example of such objects could be a 50 point diamond ring or maybe two plane tickets to the destination of her dreams. See, it's really not that complicated once you put your mind to it. BTW, where's your intro thread? best, bert Quote
steve-bbb Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359454669' post='1954867'] Usually because she left you years ago. [/quote] i have you know my right hand is still well and firmly attached to my arm thank you Quote
ubassman Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 @bert ...and lay my self bare to the ravages of this forum!! Less said the better!! Plane tickets for two - perfect - whilst she's away I can sneak them into the house and play for hours ! ( don't know who she's going to take with her though!) Quote
yepmop Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1359447561' post='1954764'] haha very clever word play there [/quote] It wasn't until I posted it that realised what I'd written, but well spotted Quote
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